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Got a spare 15 minutes🕒 to climb Deep Space Station 43? No. That's okay. We've done it for you.
#DSS43 #43at50 https://youtu.be/NNwWpGMAOBI

In 1⃣ day, Thursday, 13 April 2023, we mark the official opening of Deep Space Station 43📡
Opened by then Prime Minister, Gough Whitlam, #DSS43 ushered in a new age of space exploration for Australia and the world. After 50 years it remains at the forefront of science. #43at50

In 2️⃣ days, we mark 50 years of operations with our big antenna dish, Deep Space Station 43.📡 #43at50
From its first mission, Apollo 17 on the Moon, to the twin Voyager spacecraft now travelling through interstellar space, #DSS43 continues to play a vital role in space exploration.

In 3⃣ days, Deep Space Station 43 marks 50 years supporting both human and robotic missions exploring the Solar System and beyond.

#DSS43 started construction in October 1969. It was ready for operations in late 1972. Its first mission support was Apollo 17 in Dec.'72.🌖 #43at50

In 4️⃣ days, Deep Space Station 43 turns 50 and fabulous. 📡 🎉
It’s hard to appreciate the 70-metre antenna’s scale. Just to give you a hint, the central multi-cone structure alone, which houses the transmitters and receivers, is the height of a 5-storey building.
#DSS43 #43at50

In 5️⃣ days, our 70-metre dish, Deep Space Station 43 will mark 50 years of operations for @NASA and other space agencies around the world. #DSS43 #43at50📡

It’s only 50 years old but it’s story spans the cosmos.🌌🌟

In 6️⃣ days, Deep Space Station 43 will mark its golden anniversary 🌟

After 50 years, our big, beautiful dish remains a vital link in NASA’s Deep Space Network.📡 #DSS43 #43at50
[13April 1973-2023]